Alameda County property record for 1242 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,670 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $929,500 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $24,762 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 60-2445-11 |
| Primary APN | 60-2445-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,670 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,100 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Street Address | 1242 JOSEPHINE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00011 BLK: AR: 0060 PAGE: 2445 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOSE DOMINGO |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13&12 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 421800 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of October 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1242 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1112 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2004355563 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 21, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000180081 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1242 JOSEPHINE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1112 |
| Document Number | 0000014946 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | CTC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1242 JOSEPHINE ST BERKELEY CA 947031112, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1112 |
| Document Number | 0000014946 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 14946 |
| Name | ARCUS LENDING INC ARCUS LENDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1245 S WINCHESTER BLVD # 209, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-3908 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 11, 2051 |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,314,423 (+2.01%) Land $426,495 Building $894,928 | ||
| 2025 | $24,762.00 (+13.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,288,518 (+3.48%) Land $418,134 Building $877,384 | |
| 2024 | $21,897.00 (+2.26%) | ||
| 2023 | $21,413.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,245,223 Land $401,901 Building $843,322 | $1,956,780 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 946 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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